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Washington, DC 20015 5241 42Nd Street NW

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  • MLS# DCDC2228406
  • 10/21/2025
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  • Beds • 5
  • Baths • 4
  • SQFT • 3,280
  • Garage • 1

Home Details

Charming and tastefully renovated, this light-filled bungalow offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, classic style, and unbeatable location. Just steps from the Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), the home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street while remaining within easy walking distance to Giant, Whole Foods, Rodmans, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options. With a large, fenced-in yard and private setting, it offers the best of both urban convenience and suburban tranquility. The home is spread across three spacious levels, providing a flexible and functional layout to suit a variety of needs. On the main level, there are two bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with a separate den or office ideal for working from home. The living and dining rooms are warm and inviting, and the fully renovated kitchen features modern finishes and energy-efficient appliances. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite creates a comfortable retreat, complete with an additional room that can serve as a fourth bedroom, sitting area, or flexible living space. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms or dens, two full bathrooms, and a generous living area that has previously served as a home theater. There is also a laundry room and the potential to separate part of the lower level into a complete in-law suite. With its own entrance, kitchenette, and living area, this space is perfect for a nanny, Au Pair, guests, or as a rental unit, with past rental income ranging between $1,200 and $1,500 per month. Additional features of the home include three-zone heating and cooling, Pella windows, a slate roof, all-copper plumbing, and two off-street parking spaces, including a detached garage. With a proven rental history of over $7,500 per month, this home represents a strong investment opportunity in one of Washington, DCs most desirable neighborhoods.
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Interior Features for 5241 42Nd Street NW

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 12
Main Level Bedrooms2
Total Bedrooms5

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Full Upper Level 11
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 12
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels1
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels2
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT30
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area2045
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementDrainage System, English, Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1235
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringHardwood
Heating FuelNatural Gas, Electric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Fireplaces1

General for 5241 42Nd Street NW

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleBungalow
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level1
CityWASHINGTON
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsMasonry, Wood Siding
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
CountyWASHINGTON
DirectionsOn 42nd St
Facing DirectionWest
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
Heating90% Forced Air
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal SubdivisionChevy Chase
Levels3
Living Area3280
Lot Size Square Feet4725.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
ModificationTimestamp2025-10-22T11:55:37
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch(es)
PossessionImmediate, Negotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG733.01
Property ConditionExcellent
Property TypeResidential
RoofSlate
School DistrictDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameFRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS
Tax Annual Amount9935.0
Tax Assessed Value1965000.0
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT3310
TransportationMetro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewGarden/Lawn, City
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Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1923
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningAS PER TEX RECORD

Exterior for 5241 42Nd Street NW

# of Attached Garage Spaces1
FencingRear, Wood
Foundation DetailsBrick/Mortar
Garage FeaturesGarage - Rear Entry
Lot FeaturesRear Yard, Front Yard
Lot Size Acres0.11
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Soil TypesUnknown
Total Parking Spaces2
Type of ParkingAttached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Alley
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

Elementary School Janney Elementary School
Middle School Deal Middle School
High School Wilson Senior High School

Charles Torres

Owner
Price $1,499,000
MLS#DCDC2228406
List Date 10/21/2025
Property Type Single Family
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